Dining

At Coteau des Prairies Lodge, we LOVE good food! But it’s not just the food, we love the whole experience from the field, to the kitchen to the table. In a real sense, the food experience is at the core of prairie farm life. As farmers, our livelihood depends on the food we raise in our fields and pastures. You may feel that connection as you pass through the farm and ranch land on your way to the lodge. People tell us they develop a deeper appreciation for the food they eat when they see where it comes from. So appropriately, some of our fondest memories involve preparing food with loved ones, and meals too are special times when family and friends gather to give thanks, laugh together and pass the dish around the table.

We have found that people like to eat good food with their family and friends while staying at the lodge. Something about getting away and adjusting to a slower pace of life brings people together in the kitchen or around the table where memories are made. We are all about good food and making memories!

Do you know what makes good food even better? A great atmosphere! From the majestic pine log construction and extraordinary view to the friendly lodge staff and charming rustic decor, your meals at Coteau des Prairies Lodge will be an experience unlike any other! We do not have a restaurant, but we have put a lot of thought into designing a kitchen and dining space which can accommodate the needs of our guests whether you want meals prepared by our chefs, prepared by yourself or even prepared by another caterer of your choice.

WE ARE YOUR CHEF (FOR GROUPS ONLY)

We have in-house chefs who will prepare meals for groups of 12 to 60 upon request. Our chefs require at least two weeks of lead time to prepare for your meal. Ask about pricing details and availability when you make reservations.

Continental breakfast is included for all overnight guests and features cold cereal, toast, fruit, juice, coffee, etc.

We welcome special requests…maybe you feel like Mexican, Chinese, Italian, Cajun, Peruvian, whatever! We love variety as much as you do, ask us if we can accommodate your request.

YOU ARE YOUR CHEF

Of course, you are welcome to use our kitchen to prepare your own food. Your friends can join you to prepare a feast in our over-sized kitchen or you can be the star of your own cooking show as your friends observe your culinary skills through the large serve-through window. The suite also features a private kitchen and dining space. Preparing meals yourself will require fore-planning because you will need to bring along your own food. A limited grocery selection is available at the Rutland General Store (9 miles away).

CHOOSE ANOTHER CHEF

Ask us for a list of local caterers who will serve food for your group/event or bring your own caterer.

TRY THE LOCAL CUISINE

If you would like to go for a country drive and venture out for some local fare you will find an assortment of options in all directions from the lodge. Ask us for suggestions of local dining establishments. Find a complete list here.

UNIQUE DINING EXPERIENCES AT COTEAU DES PRAIRIES LODGE

Throughout the year we host fun, unique dining experiences which are open to the public and available by reservation only. Our past events include Prime Rib, Seafood Boil, Neapolitan Pizza, Wine Dinner, Beer Dinner, BBQ Ribs and Indian Cuisine but we have more experiences to share with you in the future and we may have to revisit the ones we have done because they were so much fun! We announce these events on our blog and Facebook page so be sure to sign up for our blog email and like us on Facebook (you can do both right now at the bottom of this webpage).

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Chef Daniel Miles and his sour cherry bread pudding

Chef Al MacIntyre and brother Scott

Live music by Daniel and Krestel Leonard

Mike and Dieter from Third Street Brewhouse

Sugar Shack Maple Stout

Maria Breker carrying a platter of seared lamb rack out to her tables.

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Coteau des Prairies Lodge is truly a one-of-a-kind getaway experience. Perched on the northernmost ridge of the Coteau des Prairies, where the breathtaking view is second to none, prairie farms and fields unfold from below like a patchwork quilt. You will find yourself at home at our rustic, yet refined lodge, constructed with native North Dakota pine. With custom log and steel architecture, you will be awed at every turn, from our magnificent great room to our signature lookout. In the pasture surrounding the lodge, where our cattle graze, you will find a new kind of relaxing vacation. Created and operated by a farming family, the lodge atmosphere embodies the legacy of the multi-generational farms from our area. From our warm country welcome and hearty homemade meals to our outdoor expeditions and hands-on farming fun, your rural experience comes alive! With 13 bedrooms, large open spaces and plenty to do, there is something here for everyone.

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